Hua Hin (Thailand), Oct 24 (IANS) Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh Saturday agreed here to make efforts to gradually narrow differences on the border issues between the two countries.
The two leaders discussed issues of common concern during their meeting on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit here Saturday, Xinhua reported.

“We have reached important consensus on promoting bilateral ties. I believe our two countries could maintain a good relationship in the future that conforms with the interests of the two countries and I have confidence about that,” Wen said at the meeting.

Singh, in his turn, recalled his recent meetings with Chinese President Hu Jintao in

Russia and the US, noting that China is a great nation.

“We share with the Chinese people their pride of success,” he said.